HPE 817718-B21 – 10/25GbE Dual-Port SFP28 Network Adapter

HPE 817718-B21 – 10/25GbE Dual-Port SFP28 Network Adapter

Overview

HPE 817718-B21 is a high-performance dual-port SFP28 network adapter designed for enterprise servers requiring 10GbE and 25GbE connectivity. It delivers high-bandwidth Ethernet performance for modern data center workloads.

It is based on the Broadcom BCM57414 controller and supports scalable Ethernet speeds of 10Gb and 25Gb per port depending on infrastructure requirements.

The adapter is typically installed in HPE ProLiant servers where high throughput and low latency networking is required for virtualization, storage, and cloud workloads.

It connects through a PCIe 3.0 interface and provides two SFP28 ports for optical or DAC-based connectivity.

It is used in enterprise environments where scalable bandwidth and network consolidation are required.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

Used in enterprise data centers for high-speed server connectivity to 10/25GbE switching infrastructure. Common in virtualization clusters, cloud computing environments, and storage networks requiring high throughput and low latency. Also used in modern rack servers for network consolidation and high-performance workloads.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility / Ecosystem

Compatible with HPE ProLiant server platforms supporting PCIe 3.0 x8 slots. Works with SFP28 optical transceivers and direct attach copper cables depending on deployment. Designed for integration into HPE enterprise networking ecosystems supporting 10/25GbE infrastructure.